What to Know About Entrepreneurship

In a world where entrepreneurship often seems to be driven by tech prodigies and venture-backed unicorns, many aspiring entrepreneurs find themselves wondering: "What if I don’t fit the stereotype of a Silicon Valley wunderkind? Is there a place for me in this landscape?"

In the new book Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, Lori Rosenkopf, vice dean of entrepreneurship at The Wharton School, shatters these limiting perceptions, revealing an array of entrepreneurial paths that are open to anyone with the drive to create value through innovation. Drawing from her thirty-year career and interactions with more than 20,000 students, Rosenkopf offers a compelling roadmap for entrepreneurial success.

Join Rosenkopf on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Denver Press Club in Denver for a talk about the findings in her book and speak with Wharton Club of Colorado members. The space opens at 5 p.m. for networking, cocktails and light appetizers, with programming beginning at 6 p.m.

In Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, you'll discover:

• 7 distinct entrepreneurial paths, from disruptors to intrapreneurs;
• The 6 Rs of entrepreneurial success;
• Insights for navigating the inevitable setbacks and challenges;
• Strategies for overcoming biases and obstacles in securing funding and support; and
• Tools for developing an entrepreneurial mindset, regardless of background or industry.